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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Juancarlos — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Juancamilo|Juandavid
SpanishBoy↑↑ Surging

Juancarlos

hoo-ahn-KAR-los · 4 syllables

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#2575
↑↑ Surging
#2575
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#2221 in 2020
5yr change
+178 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 100,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2575 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Spanish boy names
Juancarlos

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2575

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+178 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
5 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend88

Strong upward momentum in recent years.

Uniqueness70

Distinctive — unlikely to be the second one in class.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
SpanishCompound NameClassicStrongReligious4-syllableLatin RootMasculineEstablishedHispanic Heritage
Character
divinely graciousfreedom-minded
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Juancarloss

diplomaticreformiststeadfastinstitutionalmodernizing
STRONG
High confidence

Juancarlos is a Spanish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2575 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +178 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2575 · very rare
Juancarlos at a Glance
Meaning:Compound of Juan (John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious') and Carlos (Charles, from Germanic Karl meaning 'free man'). A blended Spanish name combining divine grace with freedom.
Language root:Spanish · Latin · Hebrew
Peak rank:#2221 in 2020
5yr change:+178 ranks
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
JuanCarlosJavierMiguelDiegoFernando
Similar Style
SantiagoLorenzoMateoRafaelAlejandroEduardo
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Juancarlos
MariaIsabellaSofiaAntonioFelipeMiguel
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
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Name Intelligence
Juancarlos · Overview
Summary

Juancarlos is a Spanish boy name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2575 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Juancarlos scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 178 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Classic · Strong character
Juancarlos carries a warm, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Juancarlos is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
juancarlos.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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